Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

My husband left for U.S in 1991petitioned by her filipina mom who filed her U.S citizen status then. I aa his common law wife was left with 3 kids aged 9, 4 and 3. We were not immediately petitioned because he thought it wud be necessary for us to get married and petition me as a wife than a fiance'. Until in 2006 after 16 years, he came home and we got married. My children are now overaged. My question is: how are our chances to get to U.S if he files our petition this year? How long will it takes me to be given a visa as a wife?How about our children?


Asked on 3/04/11, 8:37 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Latangie Williams Law Office of Latangie Williams, P.A.

Your chances are great if he is a US citizen. Even if he is just a green card holder, he can still petition for you. For a free consultation, please contact my office. I need more information from you in order to advise.

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Answered on 3/04/11, 8:57 am
Seeta Nangia Law Offices of Seeta Nangia

If your husband is a U.S. Citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), he may petition for you to get a green card. If he is a lawful permanent resident, it will take a lot longer than if he is a U.S. Citizen. Whether your children can obtain a green card will depend on their marital status and your husband's immigration status as married sons and daughter of lawful permanent residents are ineligible for green cards. Please feel free to contact me to discuss this matter further.

Seeta L. Nangia, Esq.

Law Offices of Seeta Nangia

Exclusively Practicing Immigration Law

Phone: (415) 273-9123

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.nangialaw.com

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Answered on 3/04/11, 3:18 pm


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